THE AN HOI
BRIDGE,
VIETNAM.
This 12-day cultural adventure goes from Ho Chi
Minh City to Hanoi. Daily rides range from 12 to 40
miles, mostly on quiet country roads that traverse
lush jungle, rice paddies, shrimp farms, and rustic
seaside villages. The schedule is intentionally loose,
with plenty of time for local experiences and exotic
sites along the way—you can unclip to snorkel in
the South China Sea, wander an 8th-century Cham
temple, or explore important Vietnam War sites like
My Lai. Though the mileage is modest, some burly
dirt climbs will make you extra hungry for the rice
noodles and other delicacies that magically integrate
f lavors from France, China, and Thailand. BYO bike
or rent a Trek e-bike or hardtail mountain bike.
12 day s / 188 to 191 miles / $3,699 REI members
($4,099 nonmembers) / Recreational-plus
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Japan Biking // Butterfield & Robinson Meander
along the Sea of Japan on the rustic Noto Peninsula—
expect relaxing hot springs, abundant tea ceremonies,
and peaceful ancient shrines.
8 days / 193 miles / $9,495 / Recreational-plus
BEST OUT-THERE ADVENTURE
The Trip / Vietnam Cycling
The Outfitter / REI
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